Adult Special Education Tutor (Sacramento Area)

Tutor Me Education•Sacramento, CA

11h•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a patient, structured, and compassionate tutor to work 1:1 with an adult student with autism. This role focuses on building foundational academic skills, functional learning, and real-world independence. The ideal candidate has experience working with neurodivergent adults and can provide clear, structured instruction tailored to individual learning needs. This is a highly impactful role supporting both academic growth and independent living skills.

Requirements

Must be able to commute to Sacramento, CA
Must be enrolled in College or have completed an AA, BA or higher.
Ability to pass an in-person background check (if required)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with autistic or neurodivergent adults preferred
Strong ability to teach foundational literacy and math skills
Comfortable using structured, repetitive instructional strategies
Patient, reliable, and consistent teaching approach
Ability to break down concepts into simple, clear steps
Experience with functional life-skills instruction is a plus
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience working with students with special needs and accommodations is highly preferred
Ability to make learning fun, interactive, and student-focused

Responsibilities

Provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, and math
Support reading fluency, comprehension, and retention strategies
Teach functional and applied math (time, money, real-world problem solving)
Develop foundational literacy and writing skills when needed
Support DMV written test preparation
Build functional academic and life skills for independence
Incorporate Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) into instruction
Help apply learning to real-life tasks (recipes, workplace expectations, daily living)
Use structured, repetitive, and step-by-step teaching methods
Track progress and reinforce learning consistently